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The Gift of Yummy Goodies

Whenever the “holiday season” starts to get rolling, I dig out my tried and true, yummy bread recipes. Most of these treasures came from my sister when I was in my early 20s, and I have made them every year since.

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When I say old recipes, here’s proof! Check out the one on the right … I evidently found an alternate use for my wedding thank you cards.
These aren't my baskets, but they're similar.
These aren’t my baskets, but they’re similar.

Way back when (in the beginning of taking my DIY classes), I learned how to make a fabric lined baskets (watch out for that crazy, hot glue gun)  – they were elaborate creations with a pillow type bottom and a gathered ruffle at the top.

I wish I had a picture of them, because they were pretty fancy.  When I was married with my little kids I would make all my neighbors these baskets filled with small loafs of all the different favored breads.  It was a huge hit and so fun with the kids helping out.

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My apple pies, wrapped up and ready to be given!

Now I find different ways to present my treats, and as you can see I often give my apple pie as a present too. I wrap everything in cellophane (which I love) and pretty bows … I even use regular packing tags as my labels.  Maybe I’m crazy, but people always seem to love them!  So you don’t need to spend a lot to give the gift of homemade, heartfelt goodies.

Oh, and I admit, I have made these breads, frozen them and thawed them on Christmas eve for Christmas morning present opening … YUM!


DELICIOUS BREAD RECIPES

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Pumpkin Bread
Blueberry Bread
Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread
Cranberry Orange Bread

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  1. Kellie Purfoy

    Just made the blueberry bread and it’s fantastic. Thank you MB!

  2. Lorraine

    I am glad you gave the recipes. I was having a tough time squinting to see it from the picture. I didn’t realize it was below. Thank goodness because I couldn’t see it. Thanks Marybeth. I will add one or two to my baking on Dec. 6 and 13.

  3. Hi MaryBeth I just wanted to let you know that I baked your pineapple macadamia nut bread today and it is absolutely delicious. I have friends over for coffee and they tried it and love it too and want the recipe. I plan to make moreand share it with more friends. Thank youfor sharing the recipe♥ Next your blueberry loaf!

  4. Lori Toomey

    They look delicious !!! I am definitely going to use your recipes, thank you so much for sharing !

  5. The blueberry bread looks amazing, I kind of need some right now. One thing, I think I’m blind, but … what temp do you bake that for? 350? 375? I could wing it with those standard kind of temps, but you said 80 to 90 minutes, so I’m thinking it might be a lower temp. Did I miss it?

  6. Hi Mary Beth, Its so refreshing to read your blog..I will definitely try some of your breads but which one..mmm perhaps all of them 🙂 xx

  7. Hi Mary Beth, Thanks for sharing your recipes with us! I’m adding the blueberry bread to the list of things I need to try out when I get back home in Decemeber! Have you ever done the bread without the walnuts? My mom is allergic, but it looks delicious, and I would love to make it! Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving, and I am really enjoying your scenes on days with the family and with Stephen 🙂

  8. Kellie Purfoy

    Thanks for sharing these recipes! I usually make the cranberry bread. Can’t wait to try the others. Happy Thanksgiving MB.

  9. You are definitely not crazy. The best gifts are the homemade ones. Out of the 4 breads do you have a favorite? I am certainly going to try your recipes. I love to have baked goods when friends come over!

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